Seale, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36875
Russell County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,622
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,896
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36875 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36875 covers 363.9 square miles in Seale, Russell County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,622 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36875 reports a modest median household income of $55,896 (8% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,744. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $186,200 (5% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $680; 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Russell County, so 36875 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 36875
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seale, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36875.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36875, Seale, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,622
Population
363.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36875?
43.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,896
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$29,744
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36875 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Seale, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,896 Top 50% higher than 50% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,960housing units
1,960
Total Housing Units
1,688
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,200
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$680
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36875 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.9% | 140 |
| 2020 | -8.7% | 128 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 145 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 163 |
| 2024 | – | 219 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 36875, employing approximately 120 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,206,000.
33
Businesses
120
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 30.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 36875 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36869
Phenix City (36869)
18,751 residents
- 36875 4,622
Seale (36875)
4,622 residents
- 36858 441
Hatchechubbee (36858)
441 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36875 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36875, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,622 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36875 in?
ZIP code 36875 (Seale) is located in Russell County, Alabama. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36875?
ZIP code 36875 in Seale, AL has a population of 4,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36875?
The median household income in ZIP 36875 is $55,896, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36875?
The median home value in ZIP 36875 is $186,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36875?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36875 is White at 67.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36875?
ZIP code 36875 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36875?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36875 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36875?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36875 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36875?
In ZIP code 36875, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36875?
In ZIP code 36875, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36875?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36875 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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